mikeyb
12-29-2005, 09:40 AM
Here is a comparo between the Mondeo ST220 and Vectra GTS from the German car mag AutoBild.
http://media.autobild.de/bild/0/5279c0a41f01fc687fa4a42ab2811ea0_1.jpg
Technical Data: Mondeo ST220 / Vectra GTS
Engine
3.0 V6 Duratec / 2.8 V6 Turbo ECOTEC (low pressure version)
2967cm3 / 2792 cm3
226hp at 6150rpm / 230hp at 5500rpm
285Nm (210 lbf ft) at 4900rpm / 330Nm (243 lbf ft) at 1800rpm
16/29mpg / 15/32mpg (urban/extra-urban)
http://media.autobild.de/bild/9/9e873d2cfe46d1e58942ca16ef4f1419_1.jpg
Acceleration (0-62/0-124mph): 7.5/29.9s / 7.3/27.2s
Elasticity (37-62/50-75mph): 6.3/11.5s / 5.9/9.8s
Top Speed: 250km/h / 250km/h (155mph)
Transmission: 6-speed manual / 6-speed manual
http://media.autobild.de/bild/B/4eba978f8bbe5113e23d6dda63303adb_1.jpg
http://media.autobild.de/bild/C/a64b7c3dc4d37763c44b216d2c1ceadc_1.jpg
http://media.autobild.de/bild/4/75cdfaa267b71008ca231869a01206c4_1.jpg
http://media.autobild.de/bild/A/be194478e42b0c3be83cc58c5298038a_1.jpg
Base Price: Ford 35,275 Euro / Opel 31,930 Euro
In Germany ABS, ESP and 4 airbags are standard. The Mondeo have Xenon as standard for the ST220. A 6-speed auto is available as an option for the Vectra.
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http://media.autobild.de/bild/4/171e2a037c9d01ab051c34f3ae0b2a14_1.jpg
Test result
Body: Ford 160 / Opel 162 (max 200)
Engine/Suspension: Ford 172 / Opel 176 (max 200)
Maintenance Costs: Ford 59 / Opel 62 (max 100)
Result: Ford 391 / Opel 400 (max 500)
Place No. 1
http://media.autobild.de/bild/8/e9743bb73e49021d8e19520f2f187fa8_1.jpg
A start-finish victory for the Vectra GTS. A brillant car for a fair price.
Place No. 2
http://media.autobild.de/bild/E/aa0cfd4b576a75b3968eb7ead57a587e_1.jpg
A high base price and the higher depreciation costs the Ford points. But overall a good car.
Source (only in german): http://www.autobild.de/test/neuwage...artikel_seite=0 (http://www.autobild.de/test/neuwagen/artikel.php?artikel_id=10339&artikel_seite=0)
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http://media.autobild.de/bild/0/5279c0a41f01fc687fa4a42ab2811ea0_1.jpg
Technical Data: Mondeo ST220 / Vectra GTS
Engine
3.0 V6 Duratec / 2.8 V6 Turbo ECOTEC (low pressure version)
2967cm3 / 2792 cm3
226hp at 6150rpm / 230hp at 5500rpm
285Nm (210 lbf ft) at 4900rpm / 330Nm (243 lbf ft) at 1800rpm
16/29mpg / 15/32mpg (urban/extra-urban)
http://media.autobild.de/bild/9/9e873d2cfe46d1e58942ca16ef4f1419_1.jpg
Acceleration (0-62/0-124mph): 7.5/29.9s / 7.3/27.2s
Elasticity (37-62/50-75mph): 6.3/11.5s / 5.9/9.8s
Top Speed: 250km/h / 250km/h (155mph)
Transmission: 6-speed manual / 6-speed manual
http://media.autobild.de/bild/B/4eba978f8bbe5113e23d6dda63303adb_1.jpg
http://media.autobild.de/bild/C/a64b7c3dc4d37763c44b216d2c1ceadc_1.jpg
http://media.autobild.de/bild/4/75cdfaa267b71008ca231869a01206c4_1.jpg
http://media.autobild.de/bild/A/be194478e42b0c3be83cc58c5298038a_1.jpg
Base Price: Ford 35,275 Euro / Opel 31,930 Euro
In Germany ABS, ESP and 4 airbags are standard. The Mondeo have Xenon as standard for the ST220. A 6-speed auto is available as an option for the Vectra.
http://media.autobild.de/bild/4/0da37139504344908e48838c0da85c84_1.jpg
http://media.autobild.de/bild/4/171e2a037c9d01ab051c34f3ae0b2a14_1.jpg
Test result
Body: Ford 160 / Opel 162 (max 200)
Engine/Suspension: Ford 172 / Opel 176 (max 200)
Maintenance Costs: Ford 59 / Opel 62 (max 100)
Result: Ford 391 / Opel 400 (max 500)
Place No. 1
http://media.autobild.de/bild/8/e9743bb73e49021d8e19520f2f187fa8_1.jpg
A start-finish victory for the Vectra GTS. A brillant car for a fair price.
Place No. 2
http://media.autobild.de/bild/E/aa0cfd4b576a75b3968eb7ead57a587e_1.jpg
A high base price and the higher depreciation costs the Ford points. But overall a good car.
Source (only in german): http://www.autobild.de/test/neuwage...artikel_seite=0 (http://www.autobild.de/test/neuwagen/artikel.php?artikel_id=10339&artikel_seite=0)
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